Shortly after posting some of my initial impressions of the Xiegu G90, SWLing Post contributor, Guy Atkins, encouraged me to upgrade the stock G90 tuning knob/encoder with one that is highly recommended by the G90 community.
While I didn’t really have an issue with the stock plastic knob, I couldn’t resist a larger, slightly heavier aluminium encoder with a dimple.
The stock G90 encoder knob (before pic)
I’m so happy I splurged for this $8 upgrade. Not only is the encoder much easier to use now, but it also gives the G90 a proper face-lift:
The upgraded aluminium G90 encoder knob (after pic)
Thanks so much for the tip, Guy! I, too, highly recommend this affordable upgrade!
Get your upgraded encoder knob from:
- eBay @ $7.90 US shipped
- Amazon.com @ $8.40 shipped (affiliate links)
I’m really not a computer guy but it’s getting hard to buy a rig that’s Play out of the box. I decided to get the 5 watt china radio and I was pleased with it
After a few months, I went for the G90 radio and happy I did. Almost a year and no problems. I have always operated my gear with 5 watts
20 watts is more than enough for me. My G90 cost me $400.00 with the optional cooling fan. I’m very happy with the G90 radio and never run more then 15 watts. Thank you for the reviews 73. Bob AF2DX
Uh. You upgraded the knob. Not the encoder inside.